Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 24, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your language preferences or login status.

Cookies are essential for many websites to function properly and can improve your user experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function and cannot be disabled.

• Session management and user authentication
• Security features and fraud prevention
• Site functionality and navigation
• Remembering cookie consent preferences

Cookie Name	Purpose	Expiry
SESSIONID	Session management	Session
cookie-consent	Stores cookie consent preference	365 days
CSRF-TOKEN	Security token	Session

2.2 Performance Cookies (Analytics)

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website. You can opt-out of these cookies.

• Tracking page views and user behavior
• Analyzing traffic patterns and user flows
• Identifying popular content and features
• Measuring Website performance

Provider	Cookie Names	Expiry
Google Analytics	_ga, _gid, _gat	2 years

2.3 Preference Cookies (Functionality)

Purpose: These cookies remember your choices to provide a personalized experience.

• Saving language and region preferences
• Remembering display settings and themes
• Storing content preferences
• Saving previously entered information

2.4 Marketing Cookies (Advertising)

Purpose: These cookies track your activity across websites for targeted advertising. You can opt-out.

• Identifying you across multiple websites
• Building user interest profiles
• Delivering personalized advertisements
• Measuring advertising campaign effectiveness

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use cookies from the following third-party service providers:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and user behavior tracking
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and integration features
• Content Delivery Networks: For performance optimization
• Advertising Partners: For displaying relevant content

These third-party providers have their own cookie policies and practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

4. Cookie Duration

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period (up to 2 years)
• Preference Cookies: Retained for up to 365 days
• Analytics Cookies: Typically retained for 26 months

5. Your Cookie Choices

5.1 Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit CryptoVault, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept All: Accept all cookies including analytics and marketing
• Customize: Choose which types of cookies you allow
• Reject Non-Essential: Accept only essential cookies

5.2 Browser-Level Cookie Control

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Clear browsing data

5.3 Opt-Out of Analytics

You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking:

• Install Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Disable cookies in your browser settings
• Use privacy-focused browsers or tools

5.4 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. CryptoVault respects DNT signals and limits tracking when enabled. However, not all tracking technologies respond to DNT.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some Website features may not function properly:

• User accounts and login functionality may be affected
• Personalized preferences won't be saved
• Analytics data helps us improve the site
• Some interactive features may not work

7. International Considerations

7.1 GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you're in the EU, GDPR regulations apply:

• We obtain explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies
• You can withdraw consent at any time
• We provide clear information about each cookie
• You have the right to access and delete your cookie data

7.2 Thailand PDPA Compliance

We comply with Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act:

• We provide transparent cookie information
• We obtain necessary consent for data processing
• We allow users to access and control their data

7.3 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

If you're in California, you have rights under CCPA:

• Right to know what cookies are used
• Right to delete cookie data
• Right to opt-out of data sales (we don't sell data)

8. Technology Similar to Cookies

Besides cookies, we may use:

• Local Storage: Stores data on your device without expiration
• Web Beacons/Pixels: Tiny graphics that track page visits
• Flash Cookies: Persistent cookies stored by Adobe Flash
• Device Fingerprinting: Identifying devices by unique characteristics

9. Updates to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Website implies acceptance of updated cookie practices.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie practices:

• Email: privacy@cryptovault.defi
• Address: CryptoVault, Bangkok, Thailand
• Data Protection Officer: dpo@cryptovault.defi

11. Cookie Preferences Management